Wesley "Wes" Leech

Wesley "Wes" Wayne Leech, 50, passed away suddenly November 26, 2016, at his residence in Hot Springs County following a long-term illness.

Born October 11, 1966, in Worland, Wyo., he was the son of Jerome and Sandra (Corley) Leech. He spent most of his life as a ranch hand working for various ranchers in the area. Wes loved the mountains, hunting, fishing and spending time at his grandparent's ranch on Owl Creek.

He is survived by his father, "Jerry" of Lovell, Wyo .; sister, Melodi (Tim) Horrocks of Shoshoni, Wyo .; stepbrothers, William and Edward; grandmothers, Nellie Corley, of Thermopolis and Mabel Kudrna of Bountiful, Utah; aunt, Barbara (Todd) Rice of Thermopolis; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Sandra; stepmother, Jacquline; stepsister, Malinda; grandfather, Royal Corley; grandparents, James & Gertrude Leech; and uncle, Jeffrey Leech.

Cremation has taken place and the family will hold a private service at a later date.

Mortimore Funeral Home assisted the family. Online messages may be left at http://www.mortfh.com.